DETROIT — Well nieces and nephews it is that time of the college football season that has everybody excited, it is just the beginning of the 2012 NCAA football season – Mid-American Conference style which is rough and tough just like the players, coaches and your favorite old school Uncle Mel.
This year Uncle Mel gassed up the official news media vehicle and left the backyard gate o...

BOSTON —- Not to sound like sour grapes but it does seem like the baseball God and the American League Umpires might have some serious explaining to do especially to the baseball fans that follow the Detroit Tigers.
In a city that is smothered with American history and what could be more natural than to celebrating a day in which Americans say thank you to veterans that gave the ultimate ...

DETROIT —- And there is no cure for the summertime blues!
Especially setting in the sequester room at the 36th District Court located in downtown Detroit waiting to be dismissed because the lawyer just does not like your old Uncle Mel.
Now nieces and nephews, you see, Uncle Mel received this letter from the friendly folks at the Wayne County Clerk’s office congratulating Uncle Mel for b...

YPSILANTI — The sun had raced across the sky and it reached the point were it was ready to sit in the west.
Inside the athletic compound on the north side of the campus of Eastern Michigan University are a group of offices that contain the Office of Basketball Operations and the office of Eagles men's basketball coach Rob Murphy.
Murphy pushes his big chair away from his paper littered de...

ROMULUS — Today the sky above the city that is the gateway to the world from these neck of the woods is filled with airplanes heading for the four corners of the world.
Uncle Mel back from his hard vacation trip to the sunny state of Florida and visiting the good folks of the city of Spring Hill but with a detour to the exciting city of Toledo, Ohio and a chance to watch Eastern Michiga...

TOLEDO, Ohio — The afternoon in the city that gives a home to the famous Original Pancake House and the University of Toledo, the blue sky and the sun shine cascaded around Scott Park made it a perfect afternoon for baseball.
Eastern Michigan University battling for a chance at the division title and jocking for position in the upcoming Mid-American Conference Baseball Tournament being pl...

SPRING HILL, Fla. — Basking in the golden sun shine and finding fare with the local restaurants of this wonderful community just a short drive from the city of Tampa, your old Uncle Mel is getting fatter and crispy to nice a golden brown.
With all of the bikini dressed distractions along with the food and weather Uncle Mel is keeping a watchful eye on the Eastern Michigan University baseb...

YPSILANTI —- Happy Cinco de Mayo!
Eastern Michigan University celebrated the day with a 6-0 defeat against Bowling Green State University Saturday afternoon at Oestrike Stadium.
Eagles starting pitcher Steve Weber threw a complete game for his team helping the bullpen relax and get into the spirit of the day.
Weber only gave up four hits while striking out four Bowling Green State Univers...

YPSILANTI — Some series are just more important than others and this weekend series against Bowling Green State University at the friendliest corner in the Mid-American Conference is just that a big series because it will set the pace for the conclusion of the season and seeding at the Mid-American Baseball Conference Baseball Tournament.
The Eagles will be trying to make up the two game ...

YPSILANTI —- Under the rain drop at Oestrike Stadium, Eastern Michigan University even up the weekend series against Northern Illinois University with a 7-5 victory Saturday afternoon.
Eastern Michigan University offense need some extra help and Eagle baseball coach Jay Alexander said after Friday night’s game he was looking for chicken and some Buddha Dolls to help the Eagle bats.
The ...

YPSILANTI —- Last weekend the Eastern Michigan University baseball team dropped the series against Ball State University two games to one but still kept a grip on first place with the University of Toledo in the Mid-American Conference West Division.
Eagle baseball coach Jay Alexander said his team will just have to put the past behind and be prepared for a solid baseball team this weeken...

YPSILANTI —- After former Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball coach AnnMarie Gilbert resign her position, Eastern Michigan Athletic Director Derrick Gragg said he wanted to get a coach for the women program as quickly as possible and that the list of names for the position was short.
Gragg hired Tory Verdi today April 26, 2011 and announced the decision at the home of Eastern...